Job Description Team Lead & Above (Grade 5+)

Position

Team Lead / Manager – Accounting & Financial Services

Experience

8+ years in Accounting and Financial Services, including prior team-handling experience.

Education
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
Solid knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices

Role Overview

Responsible for leading, managing, and engaging team members while ensuring smooth operations, effective collaboration, accurate financial reporting, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day accounting and team operations.
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing.
Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.
Monitor team performance and report key metrics.
Identify training needs and provide coaching and mentoring.
Address team concerns, conflicts, and performance issues.




Recognize and encourage high performance.
Promote creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Plan and support team-building activities.
Drive process improvements benefiting the organization and client.
Support transition activities, including documentation and transition calls.
Participate in interviews and support initial team setup.

Required Skills & Competencies
Team Leadership & People Management
Accounting & Financial Reporting
Client & Stakeholder Management
Robust Communication Skills
Planning & Organization
Problem Identification & Analysis
Strategic Thinking
Process Improvement
Attention to Detail & Accuracy
Team Coordination

Preferred Experience
Experience managing accounting/finance teams.
Experience with accounting software and applications.
Previous transition experience is preferred.
Experience working in a client-facing environment is an advantage.

📌 Team Lead Accounting & Financial Services Chennai (India)
🏢 Digiads Media
📍 India